Understanding Literary Genres

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What is a Tall Tale?

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A story with exaggerated characters.

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Fill in the blank: A Fable is a short simple tale that teaches a moral and usually has ____ as the characters.

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animals

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Fill in the blank: A Folktale is a group of stories that were passed down from generation to generation to amuse or entertain, meant to keep ideas and customs ____.

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alive

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What is a Legend?

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A traditional story handed down orally, based on actual people or events.

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What is a Classic story?

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A story that lasts through generations because of its timeless message and universal themes.

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What is a Genre?

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A category of literature characterized by similarities in form, style, or subject matter.

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What is a Myth?

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A traditional story, often involving supernatural beings or events, that explains a natural or social phenomenon.

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What is a Fairy Tale?

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A children's story about magical and imaginary beings and lands.

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What is Historical Fiction?

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A literary genre where the story takes place in the past and is based on real historical events.

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What is Poetry?

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A form of literary expression that uses rhythmic and aesthetic qualities of language.